Audio engineer - job market

As an audio engineer, sometimes called a sound engineer, you’ll use your technical skills to effectively record live audio or produce sound for creative projects, audio products and events. Find out what you could be working on day to day as an audio engineer, how your career might progress and what you should study or do to succeed in this field.

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Who are the top employers of audio engineers?

You’ll find most roles in this field in the creative industries, especially music.

Potential employers include:
  • Film studios or film sets
  • Live music venues
  • Recording studios
  • Sound equipment companies
  • Theatres
  • TV studios

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